Definition of lip
1 : either of two fleshy folds that surround the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and are organs of human speech essential to certain articulations; also : the red or pinkish margin of the human lip
2 slang : back talk
3a : a fleshy edge or margin (as of a wound)b : labiumc : labellum 1d : a limb of a labiate corolla
4a : the edge of a hollow vessel or cavityb : a projecting edge: such as (1) : the beveled upper edge of the mouth of an organ flue pipe (2) : the sharp cutting edge on the end of a tool (such as an auger) (3) : a short spout (as on a pitcher)c : edge 2
5 : embouchure
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Examples of lip in a Sentence
He had a cut on his lip.
She was nervously biting her lip.
the lips of a wound
the lip of a crater
the lip of a pitcher
Recent Examples of lip from the Web
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During the national anthem, Pienaar bit his lip so hard that blood trickled down his chin.
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Randy Tucker/Wochit One of Cincinnati's most celebrated pitmasters is serving music on the side of his lip-smackin' barbecue with his latest business venture, Herzog Music.
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In cats, symptoms can be nasal discharge, congestion, lethargy, lip smacking and excessive salivation.
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Only momentary lip failure on the part of the solo trumpet marred the band’s full-blooded reading.
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Their perception is that the inner lips should be invisible, almost like a Barbie, but the reality is that there is a huge variation.
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Haddock paired the dress with luminescent skin and a nude lip that was easy, clean and flawless.
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For clear, matte lip coverage, the brand Anthony makes a great unisex, ultra-hydrating Advanced Formula Lip Balm with SPF 25.
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Origin and Etymology of lip
Middle English, from Old English lippa; akin to Old High German leffur lip and probably to Latin labium, labrum lip
Examples of lip in a Sentence
part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors
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And maybe women who only want to carry lip gloss and a debit card can manage with the cutest of tiny purses.
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Garcetti and Los Angeles’ leverage increases if Bach and the IOC pay more than just lip service to its Agenda 2020 reforms, Matheson said.
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First Known Use of lip
1558
lip
Definition of lip
lipped
;lipping
transitive verb
1 : to touch with the lips; especially : kiss
2 : utter
3 : to lap against : lick
4 : to hit (a putt) so that the ball hits the edge of the cup but fails to drop in —usually used with out
intransitive verb
: to hit the edge of the cup without dropping in —used with out the putt lipped out
Examples of lip in a Sentence
the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow
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Sasha, who never had to lip sync for her life during the season, soared when challenged in the final two rounds of lip syncing.
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Must-have beauty products in your makeup bag: Clenziderm skin series, Laura Mercier, blush, concealer, powder, Mac eye pallet, plus mascara, lip gloss and lotions.
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Makeup provides a fertile breeding ground for bacteria, especially liquids like foundation, mascara, and lip gloss.
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Nothing could stop her: Not 100-degree heat, bone-chilling cold or a bad fall that left her lip bloody and her leg swollen and bruised.
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When the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus came out for the anthem at a Padres game last spring, the plan was to lip-sync to its recording.
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First Known Use of lip
1589
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lipo-
Definition of lip-
: fat : fatty tissue : fatty lipoid lipoprotein
Origin and Etymology of lip-
New Latin, from Greek, from lipos — more at leave
LIP Defined for English Language Learners
lip
playDefinition of lip for English Language Learners
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: either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth
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: the edge of a cut or hole
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: the edge of a container especially where it is slightly spread out
LIP Defined for Kids
lip
playDefinition of lip for Students
1 : either of the two folds of flesh that surround the mouth
2 : the edge of a hollow container (as a jar) especially where it is slightly spread out
3 : an edge (as of a wound) like or of flesh
4 : an edge that sticks out the lip of a roof
lipped
\ˈlipt\ adjectiveMedical Dictionary
lip
playMedical Definition of lip
1: either of the two fleshy folds which surround the opening of the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and in humans are organs of speech essential to certain articulations; also : the pinkish or reddish margin of a human lip composed of nonglandular mucous membrane and usually exposed when the mouth takes on its natural set
2: an edge of a wound
3: either of a pair of fleshy folds surrounding an orifice
4: an anatomical part or structure (as a labium) resembling a lip
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